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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.72, 1,030.08 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.72, 1,030.08 and 199.79 is: 299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.72 : 1,030.08 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.72/1,030.08 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.72x = 1,030.08 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.72x = 205,794.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,794.53/686.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.68

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